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 Community can be beautiful, messy, and always crucial to being part of the body of Christ. On today's show we’re diving into the heart of community and the beauty of staying rooted and connected, even when it's tough. By sharing their personal experiences, Nikki Ogden and Angie Elkins open up about their personal experiences with church and long-term friendships, sharing both the joys and the challenges of committing to relationships that stretch and sanctify us. They remind us that building and cultivating authentic connections requires intentionality, even when it's uncomfortable.

The conversation explores the delicate balance between protecting our peace and understanding the difference between comfort and true contentment. Through powerful insights, we encourage you to embrace the sanctification that comes from staying in community—sticking with relationships, finding support, and walking through life together, even when things get hard.

Whether you’re navigating job insecurity, seeking stability, or simply longing for purpose, this episode invites you to give God time to work, trust the process, and prioritize the people He's placed in your life. Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie Elkins
Connect with Nikki Ogden 

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Prayer is one of the most powerful and intimate ways we connect with God, but it’s also something many of us struggle with. Are you longing for a deeper prayer life? Do you sometimes feel like you're not doing it "right" or that your prayers aren't being heard? You’re not alone! 

In this episode, illuminator Stacey Thacker and host Angie Elkins, are breaking down the beauty and simplicity of prayer—what it is, how to approach it, and why it matters so much in our daily walk with Christ. Whether you’re a seasoned prayer warrior or just beginning to develop this holy habit, through personal stories Angie and Stacey offer insights and encouragement to help you cultivate a life-giving prayer life.

God is inviting you into a heavenly conversation, no matter where you are on your journey. So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded of the incredible power of prayer in your life!

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie Elkins
Connect with Stacey Thacker
When You Pray Study
 

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Hey friends! As we are working towards sanctification and producing holy habits in our life, we can't start that conversation without talking about spiritual formation, and what better person to have that conversation with than Spiritual Formation Director, Dr. Elaina Barron!

Elaina is a certified spiritual director who offers soul care and discipleship to women around the world. For thirty years she has been caring for the church and women of all ages in the areas of next steps, transitions, marriafe, parenting, listening tot he Spirit and deepening their walk with God. She holds a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry. She is passionate about the word of God and helping others slow down and truly experience the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10. This life, she believes, comes through interntionally seeking a more contemplative rhythm of communing with God. Through her work as a spiritual director and her podcast What You Love, women all over the world are learning what it means to live a "with God" life.

In this conversation Elaina breaks down what spiritual formation is, and emphasizes the lifelong journey that it requires. I know you're going to love this conversation, and as you listen, we would love for you to ponder on these three questions:
1. What about this converastion makes me feel uncomfortable? 
2. Where do I look least like Christ? 
3. Are these choices moving me towards Christ or away from Christ? 

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Dr. Elaina Barron
-Connect with Angie Elkins

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We are SO excited to be back for season two of Let It Shine. A podcast where we dive deep into self-help vs. sanctification! This season we are focusing on spiritual disciplines, or what we like to call, "Holy Habits." Illuminators for this season are Dr. Elaina Barron, Stacey Thacker, and Nikki Ogden. 

Along with these three recurring voices, you'll hear some amazing conversations this season with Shane Pruitt, Melody Fabien, Louie Giglio, and more! Get ready to transform your mind, body, and soul as we move closer to Jesus together! 

What are Holy Habits? 
1. Prayer 

2. Reading Scripture 

3. Fasting 

4. Solitude 

5. Worship 

6. Fellowship/Community 

7. Stewardship 

8. Sabbath/Rest 

19. Gratitude 

10. Celebration 

Recommended Resources: 

Kelly Minter’s Bible Study called Encountering God 

A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster 

You Are More Than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong 

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer 

Atomic Habits by James

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Hey friends! We hope you enjoyed this summer of cross-over episodes from some of our favirote shows on the Lifeway Podcast Network. Today we are featuring our last one with Priscilla Shirer from the [MARKED] Podcast.

In this episode, Priscilla Shirer shares the behind the scenes of the making of The Forge movie with the Kendrick Brothers. We discuss with her how Christian films have a unique opportunity to share the gospel by reaching people who may not engage with traditional forms of ministry. Priscilla highlights the collaborative and prayerful nature of the Kendrick Brothers' film sets and shares how prayer has marked her life and the legacy it leaves for future generations.

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend. Stay tuned to find out who next season's illuminators are!

SHOW LINKS:
Luke in the Land 
I Surrender All Book
The Forge Movie
The Forge Bible Study and Other Discipleship Resources
Going Beyond Live
Going Beyond Simulcast
Lifeway Films
War Room Movie

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Read an excerpt from I Surrender All on the Lifeway Women blog. 

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As ministry leaders we know the order of priorities are God, family, church, but we also know that’s not how it always works. Too often our priorities are distorted due to us living outside of our means with our energy, time, and gifts. Overworking ourselves inevitably leads to affecting the overall mental, emotional, and spiritual health of our family. On today's episode of Let It Shine, we're bringing you a conversation from The Glass House between Ben and Lynley Mandrell and Dr. Heidi Warner.

Dr. Heidi Warner graduated with her undergraduate degree in psychology and writing from Indiana Wesleyan University, Indiana in 2002 and her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2009 from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. She is passionate about seeing hurting people find healing, hope and freedom from the struggles that hold them back from living life fully. Her commitment to supporting people on their journey through hardships comes from a personal Christian faith and her own journeys through difficult times.  

 Dr. Heidi Warner challenges us to redefine success, grow in the knowledge of our boundaries, and to ask our family the hard questions. This episode is packed with wisdom and practical resources we hope you can use as you strive to honor God with your priorities. 

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie

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Have you ever been listening to someone spew out their feelings and you immediately want to "fix" it? Have you felt the need to tell them everything is going to be okay and to look at the positives? Now imagine what it would feel like to simply sit with them in their feelings. To simply let them experience the depth of their emotions. On today's show we have an episode from The Glass House where Ben and Lynley are joined with Jennie Allen. The three of them discuss how to untangle the tension of sitting with others in their emotions, and also the tension in experiencing your own emotions.

Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, and the visionary behind IF:Gathering, leads a new chapter as the Founder & Visionary of Gather25, a 25-hour global prayer gathering. Driven by a deep love for God and an unyielding belief in the potential of this generation, Jennie's mission is to disciple a generation of Jesus followers to live what they believe. Jennie is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie is the New York Times' best-selling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People and Get Out of Your Head. Jennie has a masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children.

Today, Jennie discusses her new book, 'Untangle Your Emotions,' and shares her personal journey of learning to embrace her emotions and the impact it has had on her relationships. Jennie emphasizes the value of being present with others in their pain and the healing power of connection. She also explores the concept of numbness as both a gift and a hindrance, and encourages listeners to give themselves grace in navigating their emotions.

Listen now to the five steps Jennie gives to identifying and dealing with emotions! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Angie
-Connect with Jennie Allen
-Untangle Your Emotions
-Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE

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When your faith is shaken and you begin to question where God has you, what do you do? If you're thinking about throwing in the towel or struggling to keep going, you're not alone. We hope you're encouraged through this honest conversation with friend and author, Alexandra Hoover. This episode was recorded in November 2023 LIVE at Lifeway Women's Forum. To find out more about this amazing event, visit Lifeway.com/ForumResource

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie
Listen to more from His Glory, Her Good
Without Wavering Bible Study

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Forgiveness is something we never graduate from. It’s an ongoing process of healing that God is working in our lives. This week, we are sharing a sermon Ben Mandrell preached at Forest Hills in the Nashville area about his journey with forgiveness.  We pray you’ll be challenged by this word & share it with someone who comes to mind as you listen.  

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Angie
Total Forgiveness by RT Kendall
Episode from the Glass House with RT Kendall is HERE.
Genesis 45- the story of Joseph
Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE

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If you're looking for new episodes of Let It Shine, I am on hiatus.  But you can find me over on the Marked Podcast from Lifeway Women.  Please come join us for season 10- Essentials of the Faith.